FBI Can't Find Its Drone Privacy Reports

Posted by timothy on Thursday February 12, 2015 @11:27AM from the loaned-them-to-the-IRS dept.

v3rgEz (125380) writes "Programs run by the federal government are typically required to undergo a Privacy Impact Assessment if there's a chance they'll veer into monitoring the activities of citizens: The assessments help balance the risks and benefits of the program, and help guide any oversight to prevent abuse. But despite being legally mandated, the FBI and Justice Department have had a tough time producing the assessments done in conjunction with the Bureau's domestic surveillance drone program, first telling privacy advocates to file a FOIA request, and then rejecting that request, before ultimately claiming they now simply can't find the documents altogether."

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There, you have your answer! by leehwtsohg · 2015-02-12 11:45 · Score: 4, Interesting

The original question was if they did any privacy assessment report of the impact of using drones. I think by saying that they can't find any such report, the answer seems pretty obvious....
Next to the stingray reports by wiredlogic · 2015-02-12 12:18 · Score: 4, Interesting

It's filed right next to the stingray privacy reports where they justify pissing all over the FCC's rules against operating an unlicensed transmitter.

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